Tham khảo tài liệu 'part 3_101 internet businesses you can start from hom', kinh doanh - tiếp thị, quản trị kinh doanh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 72 101 Internet Businesses You Can Start From Home 22. Coupon Site Overview of Business Model Everyone loves to save money. That is why we are witnessing the emergence of coupon networks online where consumers can easily visit the site view coupons print them and use them in a traditional offline store. Coupon networks can be targeted at both national and regional audiences depending on your online objectives and marketing budget. How does it work It s simple. You charge businesses to advertise their coupons on your site. You then promote your site to the area that you are targeting whether it be national or regional and encourage your visitors to use the coupons available on your Web site. It s as easy as that Skills Needed Strong online marketing skills would be an asset to run this type of business. Cost to Start This Business The cost to set up and run this type of business ranges from 4 000 to 50 000. Start-up costs include computer hardware and software a scanner and a printer. Initially you will also have to pay for the design development and hosting of your Web site. You may want to develop a fully automated system where customers can have password-controlled access to forms online to input their coupons and pay for coupon placement. The development costs for the program would vary depending on the complexity. All additional costs are associated with promoting your business online and offline. Number of Employees Needed to Start This business can be started with one person. However to attract lots of visitors to your site and encourage them to come back often you will want lots of coupons on your site. This is not easily accomplished by only one person. International Potential Since different countries have different pricing strategies and currencies this type of business does not have strong international potential. It is better suited for a national or regional market. E-Business Model Payment Processing Method E-business level 1 is most appropriate for .
